suspension YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2016 Owners Manual

Safety information
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
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle: The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad- justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
Maximum load: 188 kg (414 lb)
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dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds. These ac-
cessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free- dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-18 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.

Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle with
tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount-
ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Special features
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NOTICE
ECA22950
Even when using LCS, the clutch le-
ver must be released gradually toavoid clutch damage.TIPLCS is intended for track use only.
QSS
The quick shift system allows for
full-throttle, clutch lever-less, electroni-
cally-assisted upshifts. When the
switch positioned on the shift lever rod
detects motion in the shift lever, engine
power output is adjusted and drive
torque is momentarily cancelled out to
allow for the gear change to occur.TIP
QSS operates when traveling at
least 20 km/h with an engine
speed of 2000 r/min or higher and
only when accelerating.

QSS does not operate when theclutch lever is pulled. LIF
The lift control system reduces the rate
at which the front wheel will continue to
rise during extreme acceleration, such
as during starts or out-of-corner exits.
When front-wheel lift is detected, en-
gine power is regulated to slow
front-wheel lift while still providing good
acceleration.
ERS (YZF-R1M)
The Electronic Racing Suspension by
Öhlins features electrically-controlled
suspension damping. The system is
controlled by the SCU which makes in-
dependent adjustments of both the
front and rear suspension’s compres-
sion stroke and rebound stroke damp-
ing forces. There are two modes,
automatic and manual. Automatic
mode is an active suspension control
system which actively adjusts suspen-
sion damping forces based on running
conditions. Manual mode is a finely-tu-
neable traditional suspension set-up.
EAU66311
GlossaryABS - Anti-lock Brake System
ABS ECU - Anti-l
ock Brake System
Electronic Control Unit
CCU - Communication Control Unit
ECU - Engine Control Unit
ERS - Electronic Racing Suspension
GPS - Global Positioning System
IMU - Inertial Measurement Unit
LCS - Launch Control System
LIF - Lift Control System
PWR - Power delivery mode
QSS - Quick Shift System
SC - Stability Control
SCS - Slide Control System
SCU - Suspension Control Unit
TCS - Traction Control System
UBS - Unified Brake System
YRC - Yamaha Ride Control
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Instrument and control functions
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To turn off the traction control system
select TCS with the center button, then
push and hold the up button until TCS
OFF is displayed. To turn TCS back on,
select TCS OFF and then press the
down button (TCS will return to its pre-
vious setting).
TIPTurning off the traction control system
will turn off the SCS, LCS, and LIF sys-tems for all YRC modes.
YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
The on/off status of YRC items LCS,
QSS, and LIF is shown here. When any
of these systems are registered (not set
to OFF) for the currently selected YRC
mode, its respective icon will appear. When LCS is registered for the current-
ly selected YRC mode, its icon will be
grey. To activate the launch control
system, press and hold the center but-
ton until the LCS icon stops flashing
and turns white.
TIPLCS, QSS, and LIF system setting lev-
els can only be adjusted from theMENU screen.
ERS indicator “ ” (YZF-R1M)
This icon shows the current ERS mode.
(See “YRC Setting” on page 4-16 and
“ERS” on page 4-19 to change the reg-
istered ERS mode or adjust ERS set-
ting levels.)TIPThe ERS indicator will flash should the
SCU need to be reset, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
The suspension will remain fixed
at its most recent settings until the
SCU is reset.
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To reset the SCU, stop the vehicle
and turn the key to “OFF” then“ON”.
GPS indicator “ ”
(CCU-equipped
models)
This icon comes on when a GPS unit is
synched with your vehicle.
Logging indicator “ ”
(CCU-equipped models)
This icon comes on when vehicle data
is being recorded via the logging func-
tion.
Lap timer
This stopwatch function measures and
records up to forty laps. On the main
screen, the lap timer shows the current
lap time and lap number (indicated by
the LAP mark). Use the Pass/LAP
switch to mark lap times. When a lap is
completed, the lap timer will show the
latest lap time (marked by the LATEST
indicator) for five seconds.
MODE -
A
PWR
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TCS
3
SCS
2
km/h
123
ODO
km
7890

GEARN
LAP 03
LATEST40
03 06
·1000 r/min
A-
2
QS
LIF
GPS
12 :
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AVERAGE
MODE -
A
MODE-
A
GPS
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settings.
ERS (YZF-R1M)
There are three automatic setting
modes; A-1, A-2, and A-3. A-3 is fixed
and cannot be adjusted. A-1 and A-2
can be adjusted to within a -5 to +5 off-
set of their factory preset settings.
There are three manual setting modes;
M-1, M-2, and M-3. When a manual
mode is selected, the SCU does not ac-
tively adjust the suspension compres-
sion and rebound damping forces.
Manual mode suspension settings are
adjustable to 32 levels.
TIP
A-1 and M-1 are preset for track
use with racing slick tires.
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A-2 and M-2 are preset for track
use with street tires.
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A-3 and M-3 are preset for street
use with street tires.
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Spring preload is manually adjust-ed. (See pages 4-40 and 4-42.) To adjust the ERS mode settings
1. Select the “ ” mark located to the
right of ERS.
2. The display will change to the front and rear suspension setting
screen and the ERS mode selec-
tion box “SETTING” is highlighted.
Short push the wheel switch to en-
ter the box and select the ERS
mode A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, M-3 that
you want to adjust. 3. Select the suspension item, Fr
COM, Fr REB, Rr COM, Rr REB,
that you want to adjust.
TIP
To decrease the damping force
and soften the suspension, in-
crease the setting level.
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To increase the damping force and
harden the suspension, decrease
the setting level.
1. To ERS menu
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OFF
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A -
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YRC
PWRTCS SCS LCS QSS LIF
YRC
PWRTCS SCS LCS QSS LIF
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YRC Setting
km/h
ERS
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1. ERS mode selection box “SETTING”
2. Front compression damping force
3. Front rebound damping force
4. Rear compression damping force
5. Rear rebound damping force
6. Factory preset level
7. Current level setting
8. Offset level
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()
()
()
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+
+
+ (- 5)
(+0)
(+0)
(
+0)
A -
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M -
1
M -
2
M -
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A
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Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTING
YRC Setting
km/h
12:00
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For A-1 and A-2, a number indicat-
ed in ( ) means how many levels
are changed from its factory preset
level.
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When a suspension setting item in
A-1 or A-2 is offset, the same sus-
pension item will be similarly offset
in the other automatic mode (offset
values for the same item are auto-
matically linked).

M-1, M-2, M-3 are not linked andcan be independently set.
4. To adjust other ERS mode sus- pension settings, repeat from step
2. When finished, select the “ ”
mark located on the left to return to
the main “YRC Setting” menu. “Lap Time”
This module allows you to view and de-
lete the lap time record. The fastest lap
and the average lap time stored in the
lap time record are displayed at the top
of the screen. Use the wheel switch to
scroll and see all lap times. The top
three fastest laps will be highlighted in
silver. Up to 40 laps can be stored in
memory. If more than 40 laps are re-
corded, the oldest laps (starting from
lap 1) will be overwritten.
This module has two options.
“Display” allows you to view the lap
time record. “Reset” allows you to delete the lap
time record data.
Use the wheel switch to select “Display”
and view the lap record.
1. To YRC Setting menu
2. Factory preset level
3. Current level setting
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(+0)
(+3)
(+2)
(+1)
Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTINGkm/h
12:00
M-
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M -
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M -
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YRC Setting
A -
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A -
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1. Fastest lap
2. Average lap time
3. Lap time record123
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EAU66473
Adjusting the front forkNOTICE
ECA22471

Use extra care to avoid scratch-
ing the gold-anodized finish
when making suspension ad-
justments.
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To avoid damaging the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, and compres-
sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut on each fork in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di-
rection (b).
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soft-
en the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direc-
tion (b).
Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
1. Spring preload adjusting nutSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 9 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
1
(a) (b)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting boltRebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
14 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
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sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to sm
all differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify thespecifications as necessary.
For YZF-R1M:
This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically adjusted.
(See ERS on page 4-19.)
Spring preload
The spring preload adjustment is per-
formed manually. 1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Slide the rubber cover back at each coupler.
3. Remove the coupler on each front fork. NOTICE: To prevent dam- aging the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive
force.
[ECA22770]
4. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease
the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (b).
1. Compression damping force adjusting boltCompression damping setting:Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 17 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
2
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5. Attach the coupler on each fork.
6. Slide the rubber cover to the origi-
nal position.
EAU66492
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, fast compres-
sion damping force, and slow
compression damping force can be ad-
justed.
Spring preload1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high-
er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
1. Spring preload adjusting boltSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 5 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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(a) (b)
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